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@114907754216925041644 and Photo Insomnia​ join together to host the very 1st FREE photo walk in Sydney at the Rocks.
All photography levels are welcome to join @110657332373070373287 on Sunday 21st June, at 7:00 pm for some night photography fun.
We will meet at the Rocks near the Hickson Road Reserve and then make our way slowly to Observatory Hill. You might even get to see his DJI Phantom 3 drone fly off from Observatory Hill when we make our way there to take some pictures.
After we have worked up a thirst we can wonder down to The Lord Nelson Brewery for a few drinks.
This is where we will draw the prize, thanks to +Fujifilm Australia​ one lucky winner will win a Fujifilm X-A1 with XC 16-50mm Lens Kit!

*Landscape Photography Community: Waterfalls*
Dig out your best waterfall landscape photograph and share it to the event!!
General Rules
1) You must be a member of the Landscape Photography Community (LPC)!! Please circle the @106632923256517196664 page.
2) Only ONE photograph per member is allowed. If you submit more than one photo, all of your photos will be removed.
3) Your photo MUST be ORIGINAL. If you post the work of someone else, you will be banned from the community.
4) This must be a photograph suitable for the Landscape Photography Community and contain a waterfall.
5) There is NO VOTING for this contest! Several of our senior moderators have volunteered to judge this contest. They are experienced judges of photography events and their decision is final.
6) Photos must be posted no later than Monday, September 29, 2014, 3 pm CDT. Those posted after that time will be removed.
7) Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 3 pm CDT.
8) Moderators of the LPC may participate but they cannot win the contest.﻿
9) Technical Requirements: Enable "sharing" on your photo. If it receives honors, we want to be able to share it!! Enable "comments" on your photo. We want to say how great it is!! Enable "plus ones" so anyone can give it a big plus!!﻿

Come join us for @100424993750772730018’s Second Annual Global Photowalk in every city on the planet!
*Where:*
Here in Sydney we’ll all be meeting under the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Milsons Point/Kirribilli right next to the entrance to Luna Park. Both Milsons Point and North Sydney train stations are nearby and some (paid & free) parking exists around Bradfield Park
We’ll take a leisurely walk along the boardwalk past Luna Park and around Lavender bay to Blues Point for sunset (we can shoot either east or west depending on the conditions at sunset)
For those who are interested we’ll also probably head to one of the nearby pubs or restaurants along Blues Point Road afterwards for drinks and/or dinner, chatting and fun
Map of the route: https://goo.gl/maps/jsT9i
*When:*
3:45PM - meet and greet next to Olympic Drive under the SHB near Luna Park
4:00PM - photowalk around Lavender Bay
5:40PM - sunset at Blues Point, twilight and blue hour shots depending on conditions
6:30PM - drinks, dinner, socialising
*Theme:*
The theme for this year's photo walk is "Patterns and Symbols”.
We see patterns and symbols everywhere around us — crowds of people, cars stuck in traffic, patterns in nature, so let's capture everything that relates to that!
Join thousands of photographers around the world in a free photo walk around your city and explore new hidden spots in your city and meet new friends
I hope to see you all there, feel free to share the event with your friends :)
Hashtags for our event are #500pxSydney #WeAre500px
Cheers @102418874970398612673

Last SydBD photowalk of the year
We're catching up for a afternoon shoot on the Friday the 20th of December 2013. Location to be confirmed (somewhere in the city).
I'm hoping a lot of you can make it as it is towards the end of the year and work is slowing down, especially on a Friday afternoon.
Leave us comments here with your questions if any.
We will be Stopping at a Bar somewhere during this time for a few drinks and dinner if anyone is hungry.
Thanks Guys
Hope to see you there

Welcome to The Selfy Sunday Project for June 2/13.
The theme for this week is *I've got the music in me*
Again this can be taken literally or metaphorically but basically since we have have some love or appreciation for music I would like to see that incorporated into your selfy.
Like always everyone is looking forward to some great Selfies.
We have 17 moderators who can help you along the way.
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UPLOADING
The event will be open for uploading photos at 9:00 PM on the Saturday before.
Click the Add Photos button in the event to upload your images.
This is a Public event open to all.
Any questions, again please check the FAQs.
Cheers and have fun!
Jeff

*Hello Sydney! The heat wave is over so let's have some fun!*
Exciting News about the *Photowalk this coming Sunday, February 10th, 2013!* We’ve been granted special group access to the Opera House Concert Hall Northern Foyers, a RARE and EXCITING opportunity!
After meeting at the Opera House steps we’ll head inside for a chance to see and photograph the interior of one of the most iconic structures in the world! Please arrive on time as the group photo, headcount and FREE PRIZE giveaways will happen near the beginning of the walk and we don’t want you to miss out!
Whether you're a beginner, a dabbler, or a seasoned pro, the event is absolutely free and everyone is invited to attend. So bring your DSLRs, Point & Shoots, Phones, or whatever camera you may have, or simply join us for a nice evening stroll around the harbour. We're happy to have you!
And, if hanging out with a bunch of your fellow photographers wasn't exciting enough? Attendees will have a chance to win FREE prizes and giveaways from our friends at +Google Australia, +JOBY, +Sydney Opera House and +SmugMug! No registration is necessary. Just come to shoot, hang out, have fun, and we'll take care of the rest.
Along the way, we'll make stops and I'll give brief talks and demonstrations on photography and answer as many questions as possible. Feel free to ask away, whether it's photography related or just for fun.
*Cost:* FREE
*When:* February 10th, 2013 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
*Where:* Beginning at The Opera House Steps
*Who:* All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend
You can RSVP & Share Your Photos in this Google+ event.
When posting your photos of the event to social media please tag them with #SYDPhotowalk2013 so we can all find and enjoy them later.
I’m really looking forward to meeting all of you and shooting together! See you there!
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I'll also be teaching a *2 hour Digital Blending and Post-processing workshop* on Sunday, February 10th, 2013 from 2:30-4:30 pm at the Maiden Theatre located in the Royal Botanic Gardens. I'll be sharing my complete digital workflow from start to finish, focusing on manual blending techniques and how to maintain complete control over your images. From color correction to complex masking, if you're curious how I craft my photography, this is your chance to find out.
Complete info can be found here: http://bit.ly/SYD-workshop
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A Free and fun PhotoWalk! Everyone is invited for this fun event - all skill levels... it doesn't even matter if you just have your mobile phone and like to snap away with that. Personally, I'll have the whole shootin' match with my tripod and stuff, but this will be immediately obvious upon arrival.
Cost: FREE
Date and Time: Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 25th at 5 PM Sydney Time
Location: Sydney, First Fleet Park http://goo.gl/maps/uh8p2
Who to Bring: A family-friendly event! Bring the brood!
Photo Sharing: After the photowalk, attach your photos to this event and/or use the tag: #TRSydneyPhotoWalk !
I know there are many beginner and serious photographers in the area, and I look forward to meeting you! I'm VERY sorry for the last-minute notice, but my schedule has been erratic lately.
We will walk along the waterfront, take photos, and I'll go through several demonstrations. I'll describe what I'm doing, and all questions are welcome. I hope it is both a great photo-experience and learning-experience! :)
See you soon!

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Inside a sea cave looking out towards the Mahon Rockpool at Maroubra (Sydney's south eastern suburbs). This cave is inaccessible when the tide is high. The sun had by now escaped the clouds and can be seen just above the cave entrance. Spot the birdie. Blend of two exposures, one for the outside, one for the inside.

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It was still dark when I got to South Curl Curl Rockpool yesterday morning at first light. There were some great cloud shapes. Let's see how many you find - just limited by your imagination. I see a crocodile about to bite a dinosaur in the bum - the crocodile is just under the moon and the dinosaur is under Venus. In the "big window" in the clouds just right of mid-frame, there's a fat bear sitting on the toilet pot smoking (or is it some projectile vomit?) ;). As I said, just some fun with imagination!

At first light, there was a narrow strip of cloud at the horizon which soon became fiery red closer to sunrise. When the sun rose, it was behind that cloud strip but the red low light illuminated the splashes and tips of waves making it appear as if they were on fire! The sea also appeared more blue than normal. Collaroy Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

At first light, there was a narrow strip of cloud at the horizon which soon became fiery red closer to sunrise. When the sun rose, it was behind that cloud strip but the red low light illuminated the splashes and tips of waves making it appear as if they were on fire! The sea also appeared more blue than normal. Collaroy Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

This channel was about a metre higher than the sea level. (At high tide, of course, this intertidal zone is submerged). Whenever a wave was higher than that, it would rush up and into the channel. As I (and the tripod) was standing straddling the channel, I did have a few slightly anxious times where the rushing water rose rapidly to knee height and rushed past me. This long exposure shot was shot with a 10 stop ND filter and a CPL filter.

This channel was about a metre higher than the sea level. (At high tide, of course, this intertidal zone is submerged). Whenever a wave was higher than that, it would rush up and into the channel. As I (and the tripod) was standing straddling the channel, I did have a few slightly anxious times where the rushing water rose rapidly to knee height and rushed past me. This long exposure shot was shot with a 10 stop ND filter and a CPL filter.

A view of Barrenjoey Head and Lighthouse (Sydney northern beaches), as seen from near Palm Beach Rockpool, across the water. Due to the heavy swell, rough seas and wind, the air was full of spray and the photograph was only possible with a CPL to minimise the light scatter. 99 sec long exposure with Nisi 2 stop ND + Lee 10 stop ND on a 200mm telephoto lens.

A view of Barrenjoey Head and Lighthouse (Sydney northern beaches), as seen from near Palm Beach Rockpool, across the water. Due to the heavy swell, rough seas and wind, the air was full of spray and the photograph was only possible with a CPL to minimise the light scatter. 99 sec long exposure with Nisi 2 stop ND + Lee 10 stop ND on a 200mm telephoto lens.

Another cold and windy morning. This is an exposed spot, almost the northernmost point of Sydney (Palm Beach, Sydney Northern Beaches), and the cold wind bit when I got here at first light. I was on those rocks in the mid-fore-ground early but had to beat a hasty retreat as the big swell threatened to cut off my path back. Still, a good sunrise.

Another cold and windy morning. This is an exposed spot, almost the northernmost point of Sydney (Palm Beach, Sydney Northern Beaches), and the cold wind bit when I got here at first light. I was on those rocks in the mid-fore-ground early but had to beat a hasty retreat as the big swell threatened to cut off my path back. Still, a good sunrise.

Sandstone sea cliffs towering above North Curl Curl Rockpool (Sydney Northern Beaches). The shapes and patterns in the rock, formed due to erosion and wear, are quite fascinating. This is only the top of the cliff, photographed with a 105mm telephoto lens.

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Sandstone sea cliffs towering above North Curl Curl Rockpool (Sydney Northern Beaches). The shapes and patterns in the rock, formed due to erosion and wear, are quite fascinating. This is only the top of the cliff, photographed with a 105mm telephoto lens.___

Sunrise at North Curl Curl (Sydney Northern Beaches). These 3 lads appeared to be photographing the big waves and then went climbing the cliff just beyond where they stood. The bare sandstone rocks of the cliff face have worn into fantastic and beautiful shapes.

Sunrise at North Curl Curl (Sydney Northern Beaches). These 3 lads appeared to be photographing the big waves and then went climbing the cliff just beyond where they stood. The bare sandstone rocks of the cliff face have worn into fantastic and beautiful shapes.

It was a cold windy morning, with temperatures just above 0C with windchill. With a swell of around 3.5m, and occasional waves of 5-6m, it was not a good morning for activities on the rocks. This shot at first light was the first I took this morning at North Curl Curl rockpool. At this spot it was OK but just after, I got on to those rocks on the left and went round the front. Though I was safely far away, the waves striking the rocks towered over me, and many reached as high as 15-18m, and spray was reaching where I was. Had to wipe down all my gear with a damp cloth after getting home.

It was a cold windy morning, with temperatures just above 0C with windchill. With a swell of around 3.5m, and occasional waves of 5-6m, it was not a good morning for activities on the rocks. This shot at first light was the first I took this morning at North Curl Curl rockpool. At this spot it was OK but just after, I got on to those rocks on the left and went round the front. Though I was safely far away, the waves striking the rocks towered over me, and many reached as high as 15-18m, and spray was reaching where I was. Had to wipe down all my gear with a damp cloth after getting home.

Just before sunrise at Bungan Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches). It was a cold morning yesterday and when I got there, there was no one else I could see on the beach. The only living things I could see were two sea gulls, a whale far out to sea, and me.

Just before sunrise at Bungan Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches). It was a cold morning yesterday and when I got there, there was no one else I could see on the beach. The only living things I could see were two sea gulls, a whale far out to sea, and me.

Panorama of 11 vertical frames, taken just after sunrise at Whale Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches), showing a 180 degree scene. It was a cloudy morning and was even raining when I got there at first light. The clouds cleared a bit as the sun rose but you can see that some particularly dense clouds were cutting off part of the sunlight, giving rise to that dramatic "slash" with golden illumination to the right and none to the left (just left of centre in the sky). Of course, you cannot miss the swathe of brilliant green weed on the rocks I was standing on (very gingerly, as it was so slippery).

Panorama of 11 vertical frames, taken just after sunrise at Whale Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches), showing a 180 degree scene. It was a cloudy morning and was even raining when I got there at first light. The clouds cleared a bit as the sun rose but you can see that some particularly dense clouds were cutting off part of the sunlight, giving rise to that dramatic "slash" with golden illumination to the right and none to the left (just left of centre in the sky). Of course, you cannot miss the swathe of brilliant green weed on the rocks I was standing on (very gingerly, as it was so slippery).

Tessellated pavement formation in the sandstone at Whale Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches) at first light today. Two frame vertical panorama. It was a lot darker at that time than appears in the photograph.

Tessellated pavement formation in the sandstone at Whale Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches) at first light today. Two frame vertical panorama. It was a lot darker at that time than appears in the photograph.

Panorama of 14 vertical frames, capturing a 180 degree view from the rocks at the southern end of Manly Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches). Manly Beach can be seen to extreme left and Shelly Beach/Headland to the right. Each vertical frame in the panorama is a blend of 2 frames, one exposed for the highlights and one for the shadows.

Panorama of 14 vertical frames, capturing a 180 degree view from the rocks at the southern end of Manly Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches). Manly Beach can be seen to extreme left and Shelly Beach/Headland to the right. Each vertical frame in the panorama is a blend of 2 frames, one exposed for the highlights and one for the shadows.

It has been raining a lot these last few days and this morning was no exception. Quite a few of the initial photographs had to be taken with the camera and I both with waterproof covers. The rain did let up a bit later a little after sunrise. On the rocks at the southern end of Manly Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

It has been raining a lot these last few days and this morning was no exception. Quite a few of the initial photographs had to be taken with the camera and I both with waterproof covers. The rain did let up a bit later a little after sunrise. On the rocks at the southern end of Manly Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

Inside a sea cave looking out towards the Mahon Rockpool at Maroubra (Sydney's south eastern suburbs). This cave is inaccessible when the tide is high. The sun had by now escaped the clouds and can be seen just above the cave entrance. Spot the birdie. Blend of two exposures, one for the outside, one for the inside.

Inside a sea cave looking out towards the Mahon Rockpool at Maroubra (Sydney's south eastern suburbs). This cave is inaccessible when the tide is high. The sun had by now escaped the clouds and can be seen just above the cave entrance. Spot the birdie. Blend of two exposures, one for the outside, one for the inside.

It was raining when I was driving to Mahon Rockpool in Maroubra (Sydney south-eastern suburbs) this morning and I thought it would be a washout. The rain stopped but clouds still obscured the sun. There was just a slice of orange to show that the sun was there somewhere. 3 frame panorama.

It was raining when I was driving to Mahon Rockpool in Maroubra (Sydney south-eastern suburbs) this morning and I thought it would be a washout. The rain stopped but clouds still obscured the sun. There was just a slice of orange to show that the sun was there somewhere. 3 frame panorama.

Long exposure of a sun-less cloudy morning at Avalon Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

This was my 2nd attempt at trying a long exposure with the Laowa Venus Optics 12mm ultra-wide lens. With something that wide on a full-frame camera, it is a challenge anyway and at least some vignetting is inevitable. Mounting filters for a lens with such a bulbous front element needs special equipment anyway. On my first attempt I used the Laowa filter holder made for this lens and it was a disaster. Massive vignetting. Read that Nisi has made a filter holder for this lens so ordered it, and this is the result with the Lee Super Stopper ND filter. There was a little vignetting, which I have corrected, but I was able to get a long exposure with a lens this wide!

Long exposure of a sun-less cloudy morning at Avalon Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

This was my 2nd attempt at trying a long exposure with the Laowa Venus Optics 12mm ultra-wide lens. With something that wide on a full-frame camera, it is a challenge anyway and at least some vignetting is inevitable. Mounting filters for a lens with such a bulbous front element needs special equipment anyway. On my first attempt I used the Laowa filter holder made for this lens and it was a disaster. Massive vignetting. Read that Nisi has made a filter holder for this lens so ordered it, and this is the result with the Lee Super Stopper ND filter. There was a little vignetting, which I have corrected, but I was able to get a long exposure with a lens this wide!

Time for a bit of a whinge. Is a long post. Read it if you have the patience.

Haven't posted for a while. In fact, haven't been even looked at others' posts. Life got in the way.

First I got a brand new PC delivered. Dell. Windows 10 Pro. Nicely spec'ed. Spent 4 days setting it up. Transferred my Adobe Creative Cloud licenses to the new PC.

Came with 16GB RAM (2 x 8GB matched pair), wanted 32GB. Put in a support request to Dell asking for a quote for 16GB of memory. Was very explicit - 2 x 8GB matched pair, 2400Mhz, DDR4, unbuffered, non-ECC RAM. The start of my Dell troubles.

When I was about to start using the new PC for the first time, it went belly up, sort of. It got what people call the orange LED of death. Shut down properly the night before, and at next power up, the power LED blinks... more »

What's new? A PC, I thought...

Time for a bit of a whinge. Is a long post. Read it if you have the patience.

Haven't posted for a while. In fact, haven't been even looked at others' posts. Life got in the way.

First I got a brand new PC delivered. Dell. Windows 10 Pro. Nicely spec'ed. Spent 4 days setting it up. Transferred my Adobe Creative Cloud licenses to the new PC.

Came with 16GB RAM (2 x 8GB matched pair), wanted 32GB. Put in a support request to Dell asking for a quote for 16GB of memory. Was very explicit - 2 x 8GB matched pair, 2400Mhz, DDR4, unbuffered, non-ECC RAM. The start of my Dell troubles.

When I was about to start using the new PC for the first time, it went belly up, sort of. It got what people call the orange LED of death. Shut down properly the night before, and at next power up, the power LED blinks orange, top fan starts racing, and that's it. No bootup. Hard power off, try again, and sometimes it would work. Second support request to Dell, this time about the hardware problem.

Had to do my tax return for the last year so limped along with the blinking PC, which sort of worked, most of the time. Took a few days but got the tax done.

In the meantime, more Dell trouble. Don't know how they provide "service" because that's what they lack. They inexplicably closed the second support request and started logging the hardware problem activity against the first (which as you recall was for a quote for memory). And I still hadn't got the quote.

Perhaps they saw the memory quote and decided the hardware problem was the memory. So they organised to ship memory and a technician onsite to fix it. Here's the funny part (shows how much Dell support know their systems, NOT):

As I've said, the system comes with 2 x 8GB DIMMs, and the documentation was clear about that, but they decided it has 4 x 4GB and shipped that. I told them that won't do because I need to add 2 x 8GB more (there are 4 slots).

So they cancelled that and ordered 4 x 4GB again, but this time 2133Mhz (the system comes with 2400Mhz). So I told them they were wrong. So they cancelled that.

Then they ordered 2 x 8GB 2133Mhz. Wrong again. They cancelled that.

Then they decided that they don't use 8GB 2400Mhz (the system comes with that). Told them that. They started looking for it.

And shipped a single DIMM of 16GB. Told them that won't work - sent them an extract from their own service manual that the system needs matched pairs and 16GB means 2 x 8GB. OK, cancelled that too.

Then the next notification said 2 8GB 2133Mhz shipped again. Sigh

Confirmed that they would ship 2 x 8GB 2400Mhz, and a motherboard replacement. Looks like now it's also a motherboard problem...

And the technician turns up with only 1 x 8GB DIMM and a motherboard. Right. So how do you say which DIMM is faulty (if that)? Try both. Yup.

Turns out the motherboard he brought along is DOA. And the memory doesn't work. Now the system doesn't work. At all. No bootup, and the one time it went beyond POST, the operating system said "hardware fault" and rebooted. And orange LED of death. Terminal now. Won't come up at all.

Asked him to put back original motherboard and DIMMs. But the system has now carked it. Earlier it was intermittent and mostly worked. Now it is dead. Never works.

Technician said system needs to be replaced. I email support to say that they must replace it, and if they don't after all this stuffing me around, I would register a complaint to NSW Fair Trading against Dell.

Silence. 2 business days go by (they claim they answer within one business day) and I get a mail saying they have asked for approval for replacement. But approval is not certain as replacement is a big deal. Right. And even "if approved", will take 30 days for a replacement.

That was 2 days ago. I'm bracing for a replacement denial. And getting ready to lodge my complaint to Fair Trading.

And virtually every email from Dell support to me starts with "I understand how inconvenient this is and will be happy to assist you with it" and ends with "At Dell we strive to exceed expectations and provide the highest levels of service to customers". Yes, sure. What service? And if that's your "striving to exceed expectations", I shudder to think what "normal" would be.

And then I got the quote for the memory I'd asked for (after reminding them a zillion times). 4 times what it costs for good, branded memory.

This was the extent of the "sunrise" today. The sun didn't show up. It was heavily overcast, it rained, and the sea also wanted me wet. 7 frame panorama next to the rockpool at Avalon Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

This was the extent of the "sunrise" today. The sun didn't show up. It was heavily overcast, it rained, and the sea also wanted me wet. 7 frame panorama next to the rockpool at Avalon Beach (Sydney Northern Beaches).

It was still dark when I got to South Curl Curl Rockpool yesterday morning at first light. There were some great cloud shapes. Let's see how many you find - just limited by your imagination. I see a crocodile about to bite a dinosaur in the bum - the crocodile is just under the moon and the dinosaur is under Venus. In the "big window" in the clouds just right of mid-frame, there's a fat bear sitting on the toilet pot smoking (or is it some projectile vomit?) ;). As I said, just some fun with imagination!

#seatuesday +Sea Tuesday (+Julia Anna Gospodarou)

Imagination

It was still dark when I got to South Curl Curl Rockpool yesterday morning at first light. There were some great cloud shapes. Let's see how many you find - just limited by your imagination. I see a crocodile about to bite a dinosaur in the bum - the crocodile is just under the moon and the dinosaur is under Venus. In the "big window" in the clouds just right of mid-frame, there's a fat bear sitting on the toilet pot smoking (or is it some projectile vomit?) ;). As I said, just some fun with imagination!